The Blue Knight of Gwent
Sir William fought in France with Henry V of England and at the famous Battle of Agincourt. In 1415, Sir William was created knight-banneret. In 1426, ap Thomas was knighted by King Henry VI, becoming known to his compatriots as "Y marchog glas o Went" (the blue knight of Gwent), because of the colour of his armour. he gradually began to establish himself as a person of consequence in South Wales.
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